There is speculation that the Government may put in place mandated minimum balance levels for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), according to the Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Chris Pearce.

Speaking at the Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) national conference in Adelaide, Pearce said he was aware of a rumour that the Rudd Government may put in place barriers to entry for SMSFs in the form of mandated minimum balances.